2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1188 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |